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    Hi guys,

    What in your experience is the best not metallic ferrule material. I only play pool as you know, so strength should not be a major issue, but I have had a couple of micarta ferrules split, even though I use a break cue. Any one got any ideas?

  • #2
    Carbon fibre seems to be making a hit in some circles... :snooker:
    "I got injected with the passion for snooker" - SQ_FLYER
    National Snooker Expo
    25-27 October 2019
    http://nationalsnookerexpo.com

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    • #3
      Originally Posted by the lone wolf View Post
      Carbon fibre seems to be making a hit in some circles... :snooker:

      Any ideas who supplies them mate?

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      • #4
        Originally Posted by mrbluejay View Post
        Any ideas who supplies them mate?
        Not sure who are making these - or even if they are commercially available.
        I shall use my detective skills and try and get some info for you... :snooker:
        "I got injected with the passion for snooker" - SQ_FLYER
        National Snooker Expo
        25-27 October 2019
        http://nationalsnookerexpo.com

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        • #5
          mikes blackspin always seems to get decent reviews

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          • #6
            Originally Posted by andy carson View Post
            mikes blackspin always seems to get decent reviews
            Yes I've used it, but very pricey way to get a new ferrule.

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            • #7
              These any good? https://www.woodscues.com/products/b...rrules-for-cue

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              • #8
                At 12mm external, I would think they are more suited to 9 or Chinese 8 ball but I will check, thanks for the suggestion.

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                • #9
                  Originally Posted by mrbluejay View Post
                  At 12mm external, I would think they are more suited to 9 or Chinese 8 ball but I will check, thanks for the suggestion.
                  You can get carbon rod from eBay and got some for an American pool cue a friend wanted.
                  Seemed to play really well, that was 11mm
                  But can get 9,8 and 7mm
                  If that helps
                  For that one you've always wanted...
                  https://www.facebook.com/ninjacues/

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                  • #10
                    Originally Posted by Ninja.cues View Post
                    You can get carbon rod from eBay and got some for an American pool cue a friend wanted.
                    Seemed to play really well, that was 11mm
                    But can get 9,8 and 7mm
                    If that helps
                    Thanks for the reply Colin, butI've done that before and if you've not got the right equipment (like me) its not easy to cut square or neatly. If you don't get it quite right it frays, I tried it on some model tubing, but not a great result.

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                    • #11
                      Silly me, MW does one, but not Carbon Fibre.


                      Low Deflection Black Ferrule

                      Standard ring type ferrule made from black composite material for lower deflection.



                      Precision engineered in the UK.
                      Black composite - Low deflection
                      Suitable for snooker or pool cues - 7.5mm-10.5mm
                      Easily sanded/filed down to correct size once it is fitted on the cue


                      I'd seen it before, but the memory is rather aged

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                      • #12
                        http://handmadecues.com/product/ferr...ack-composite/

                        See what I mean

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                        • #13
                          Tony Glover has some solid black fibre rod that he turns on a lathe to the correct diameter then drills to fit your original tenon . The finished ferrule looks just like the old black fibre ferrules of yesteryear . I had one fitted to an old Barracuda Professional for a team mate , so I know it can be done .

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                          • #14
                            Originally Posted by mrbluejay View Post
                            Thanks for the reply Colin, butI've done that before and if you've not got the right equipment (like me) its not easy to cut square or neatly. If you don't get it quite right it frays, I tried it on some model tubing, but not a great result.
                            I just cut off a small butt and put it in my cordless drill, don't tighten it too much and use a new junior hacksaw.
                            Don't try to to quick and worked fine for me
                            For that one you've always wanted...
                            https://www.facebook.com/ninjacues/

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                            • #15
                              Originally Posted by Ninja.cues View Post
                              I just cut off a small butt and put it in my cordless drill, don't tighten it too much and use a new junior hacksaw.
                              Don't try to to quick and worked fine for me
                              You're a craftsman, I'm a bodger!

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